Work done by an external agent in separating the parallel plate capacitor is
Options
(a) CV
(b) 1/2 C²V
(c) 1/2 CV²
(d) None of these
Correct Answer:
1/2 CV²
Explanation:
Energy stored in capacitor = (1/2) CV²
External agent should apply (1/2) CV² energy for separating the plates.